December weather forecast
Albania

December in Albania marks the onset of winter, characterised by lower temperatures, substantial precipitation, and significantly shorter daylight hours.

The coastal regions, including Durrës and Vlorë, experience a noticeable drop in temperatures, with averages ranging from 7°C (44.6°F) to 14°C (57.2°F). December is typically the wettest month along the coast, with rainfall often exceeding 100mm (3.94"), making outdoor activities less appealing.

Inland regions such as Tirana and the more elevated areas like Korçë, witness a significant chill in the air. Average temperatures in these areas fluctuate between 3°C (37.4°F) and 12°C (53.6°F). Snowfall becomes a common occurrence in the higher elevations, particularly in the Albanian Alps, often attracting winter sports enthusiasts.

In comparison to the forthcoming month of January, December is slightly milder. January typically witnesses the coldest temperatures of the year, particularly in the inland regions, and the snowfall continues, particularly in the higher elevations. Despite the chilly conditions, the winter season offers a unique perspective of the Albanian landscape, shrouded in snow and frost, especially in the mountains and highland areas.

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• Tirana - December »
  The onset of December in Tirana entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F) in November to a fresh 10.9°C (51.6°F). January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Tirana, Albania.
• Durrës - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Durrës is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Durrës is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
• Vlorë - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Vlorë, Albania, is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine. With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Vlorë, Albania.
• Elbasan - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Elbasan with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In Elbasan during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.
• Shkodër - December »
  In Shkodër, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. In December, in Shkodër, the rain falls for 13.1 days.
• Korçë - December »
  On the first day of December in Korçë sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:10. The onset of December in Korçë aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a cool 10°C (50°F) in November to a chilly 6°C (42.8°F).
• Berat - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Berat is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Berat is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
• Gjirokaster - December »
  In Gjirokaster, Albania, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 320mm (12.6") of accumulated precipitation. In Gjirokaster, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 320mm (12.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pogradec - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Pogradec, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In Pogradec, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation.
• Sarandë - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Sarandë is December, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 169mm (6.65") of precipitation. With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sarandë.